THU PM Update: State’s 7-day average of COVID-19 cases hits 1,000 per day

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the state continues its steep climb, rising to 1,000 cases per day. That’s the first time the average has been that high since early February. The seven-day average for new cases had dipped below 70 cases per day in mid-June. The Department of Health Services dashboard shows 1,573… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me    

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Milwaukee Rotary Club

Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee. Guest speaker is Jeremy Fojut, CEO of The Like Minded Company Rotary meetings are open to members, invited guests and media. For more information: http://milwaukeerotary.com/event/jeremy-fugot-ceo-of-the-like-minded-company-introduction-of-new-rotary-scholarship-students/

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WI AFL-CIO: President Stephanie Bloomingdale statement of on the sudden passing of national AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

(MILWAUKEE, August 5, 2021) – Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement on the passing of national AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka: “Wisconsin’s labor movement was stunned today by the news of the sudden death of national AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. President Trumka was a tireless champion for working people everywhere. His boundless energy in the fight for workers’ rights was matched by a keen understanding of the issues that impact working families. When former Governor Scott Walker moved to strip workers of our collective bargaining rights, President Rich Trumka immediately recognized the wider significance of the fight in Wisconsin

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Barnes campaign: Wisconsin mayors endorse candidate for U.S. Senate

MADISON— Today, current and former mayors from across the state endorsed Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes for United States Senate. In their endorsement, they highlighted Barnes’ proven ability to speak to voters in every corner of the state and his commitment to supporting communities from Superior to Milwaukee. I’m proud to endorse Mandela Barnes for United States Senate,” said LaCrosse Mayor Mitch Reynolds. “The week of his launch, Mandela came to La Crosse to highlight the strength and resiliency of our community and discuss how we can create equal opportunity for everyone in La Crosse. With Mandela in the Senate, I know La Crosse

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Federal infrastructure package, congressional earmarks could bring billions of dollars to Wisconsin

Today’s Midday podcast covers some of the funds Wisconsin could see from the latest bipartisan infrastructure measure worth $1.2 trillion in total. The Badger state would get over $5 billion to spend on highways and bridges, but details on the larger reconciliation package expected to follow the “hard” infrastructure bill remain unclear. wispolitics · Federal infrastructure package, congressional earmarks could bring billions of dollars to Wisconsin

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WisDems: Manitowoc Mayor – bipartisan infrastructure deal “will benefit every neighborhood across Wisconsin”

MADISON Wis. — This morning, Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels spoke with WOMT radio about how President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will benefit every neighborhood across Wisconsin. He called for Manitowoc residents to encourage their elected representatives to support the deal on a bipartisan basis.   Mayor Nickels also spoke about how the deal will benefit Manitowoc by providing funding for the city’s infrastructure needs and delivering clean drinking water by replacing lead service lines and funding PFAS monitoring and remediation.   Listen to the full segment here. “President Biden believes that we must invest in our country and in our

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Milwaukee Rotary Club

Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee. Guest speaker is Jeremy Fojut, CEO of The Like Minded Company Rotary meetings are open to members, invited guests and media. For more information: http://milwaukeerotary.com/event/jeremy-fugot-ceo-of-the-like-minded-company-introduction-of-new-rotary-scholarship-students/

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WI AFL-CIO: President Stephanie Bloomingdale statement of on the sudden passing of national AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

(MILWAUKEE, August 5, 2021) – Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement on the passing of national AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka: “Wisconsin’s labor movement was stunned today by the news of the sudden death of national AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. President Trumka was a tireless champion for working people

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Barnes campaign: Wisconsin mayors endorse candidate for U.S. Senate

MADISON— Today, current and former mayors from across the state endorsed Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes for United States Senate. In their endorsement, they highlighted Barnes’ proven ability to speak to voters in every corner of the state and his commitment to supporting communities from Superior to Milwaukee. I’m proud to endorse

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